What does the rise of Asia mean for global higher education?Many hurdles remain, from racism to presumed Western superiority, but equal dialogues and collaborations will foster the global common good, says Xin XuXin XuUniversity of Oxford
How to prevent cyberbullying from rearing its ugly head in universities Christy Cheung presents preventive measures universities should take to tackle cyberbullying among students working onlineChristy Cheung Hong Kong Baptist University
Supporting self-directed learning across cultural boundaries Academics from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University draw on their research showing the Western teaching model based on ‘self-directed learning’ is effective among Chinese students coming from different educational and cultural contextsQian Wang , Chang Xiong, Jiajun LiuXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Meeting student needs in the MENA region through digital transformation Barbar Akle, Rula Diab and George Nasr describe ways universities in the Middle East and North Africa can meet the needs of their students by embracing digital transformation and internationalisation Barbar Akle, Rula Diab, George NasrLebanese American University
How to foster collaboration among students trained to competeCollaboration is a vital life skill but can be challenging after an education infused with competition at every step. Jie Zhang, Qing Ye and Steven Bateman explain how they overcome this when setting group work Jie Zhang, Qing Ye, Steven BatemanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
The answer is not always the solution: using coaching in higher education May Lim explains why academics should refrain from always giving students immediate answers and instead apply coaching techniques that guide learners to problem-solve and reach their own conclusions May LimSingapore Institute of Technology
How to induct students into the flipped-classroom model Jonathan Sim explains how he has designed learning activities to ensure students complete the preparation work necessary to get the most out of the flipped-classroom model Jonathan SimNational University of Singapore
Supporting students’ emotional needs in distance learning Yanfang Si shares simple online teaching methods to make students feel connected and supported and so help meet their emotional needs from a distanceYanfang SiXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
É«ºÐÖ±²¥ podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher educationHow should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?Omolabake Fakunle , Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanThe University of Edinburgh, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Lessons from gamification to enhance students’ capacity for learning Oran Devilly and May Lim share lessons from using gaming techniques to help students develop the learning traits needed to benefit from online teachingOran Devilly, May LimSingapore Institute of Technology
Covid-19 has reinforced China’s role as global leader in ed-tech The country’s giant companies benefit from an ecosystem that supports online learning and a cultural propensity to prioritise education, says Tom C. VargheseTom C. VargheseUniversity of Oxford
We ignore the administrative load caused by cheating at our perilThe switch online has brought renewed scrutiny of misconduct, but without adequate resources, the real losers are our students, says Amanda WhiteAmanda WhiteUniversity of Technology Sydney
Building community in the classroom whatever your teaching modality Nancy Gleason offers three tips for building community among students whatever your teaching modalityNancy GleasonNew York University Abu Dhabi
How to ensure online education is a clear win for the SDGs Online teaching offers many opportunities to drive education and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. Ellen Touchstone explains how Ellen Touchstone Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Greener assessment: transitioning to online markingUniversities should lead by example on sustainability issues, looking at what they can do to shrink their environmental impact. Here, Ling Xia and Yao Wu outline a project that could herald a major reduction in their institution’s paper consumptionLing Angela Xia , Yao WuXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Virtual international exchange needs a sharpening of practiceFor committed international educators, there is a need to clarify the purpose of virtual exchange before the trend takes hold, says Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanBenjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
É«ºÐÖ±²¥ podcast: student employability post-pandemicHow can universities prepare students for a post-Covid workplace? Anton Muscatelli, Nancy GleasonUniversity of Glasgow, New York University Abu Dhabi
Delivering blended learning to work for all students, everywhere Blended learning enables universities to serve students on campus and overseas with a quality education but requires careful planning and delivery, as Eddy S Fang, Ewout van der Schaft and Patricia Pieterse explainEddy S Fang, Ewout van der Schaft, Patricia PieterseXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Don’t let Covid disrupt bonding with overseas students We will need to work harder than ever to create meaningful interactions between international and domestic students in pandemic times, says Futao HuangFutao HuangHiroshima University
Negotiating the minefield of global online teaching: dealing with difference   Farish A. Noor offers advice on managing the conflicting viewpoints of students living and studying in different countries and cultural contexts when teaching international groups onlineFarish A. Noor   Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia
Guiding principles to support students on campus and overseas through hybrid teaching Markus Davis explains how three guiding principles of flexibility, inclusion and empathy have helped shape a hybrid teaching model that serves both on-campus and overseas students effectively Markus DavisXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Lessons on improving online teaching from a survey of students in Hong KongA survey of students in Hong Kong highlighted concerns relating to the efficacy of online teaching. Ka Ho Mok runs through key lessons for universities looking to improve their digital education Ka Ho MokLingnan University
Using digital technology to assist the spread of knowledge and ideas about the SDGs Gisela Loehlein on how digital communications can assist in spreading knowledge and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, through virtual global events and building connections between experts and institutions all over the world Gisela LoehleinXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Developing internship opportunities for students onlineLecturer Dorothy Kwok offers three strategies institutions can take in setting up digital work placements and industry projects to ensure students get real-world experience when learning onlineLarry Ching, Dorothy Kwok, Candy LawHong Kong Metropolitan University
Alleviating student anxiety using messaging appsJonathan Sim explains how he supported his class remotely using the Telegram messaging app to keep a regular flow of communication and reassure students they were not alone in having queriesJonathan SimNational University of Singapore
The five pillars of a quality online educationRaj Kumar describes five key pillars universities must build on to ensure end-to-end, effective delivery of quality online educationRaj KumarO.P. Jindal Global University
Boosting international education and collaboration through online delivery With its lack of physical boundaries, online teaching can be used to boost access to learning for international students, as Stuart Perrin explainsStuart PerrinXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
How to enhance collaboration between faculty and digital teamsEducational technologist Roland Sherwood explains how faculty can get the most from their work with digital experts to enhance online teachingRoland Sherwood, Tamara KaupXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Lessons in motivating students to learn online Teaching interdisciplinary modules online can be an uphill battle but it offers important lessons in the art of motivating students to learn, as Jonathan Sim explains Jonathan SimNational University of Singapore
Using digital scholarship to enhance public engagementHaving been pushed to the sidelines of academia for too long, public engagement projects can take a central role in digital courses, furthering students’ learning and reaching wider audiences, explains Warren StanislausWarren StanislausRikkyo University
How a flipped classroom model improves learning in online STEM courses STEM courses can be challenging to master online, but research by Atef Abuhmaid and Tao Tang shows a flipped classroom model improves outcomes. Here they outline the key lessons from their study Atef Abuhmaid, Tao TangThe Hashemite University, Chengdu University of Information Technology
Safely teaching foreign students facing censorshipForeign students studying online in their home countries may be subject to strict press controls, so educators must carefully consider their course content and discussion points, Pavin Chachavalpongpun explainsPavin ChachavalpongpunKyoto University
Use technology to catch students before they fall Working remotely with no face-to-face contact is a challenge for many students. May Lim and Li Siong Lim explain how educators can use technology to identify and help struggling students before they fall behind May Lim, Li Siong LimSingapore Institute of Technology
New frontiers of higher education competition Hamish Coates provides insight on how universities can navigate changing competitive frontiers in higher education Hamish CoatesTsinghua University
Forum-based online teaching to improve student engagement and motivationA key challenge with online learning is maintaining student engagement and motivation. A forum-based teaching system, in which all students could see and compare their work within a shared online space, helped mitigate this challenge, researchers foundXiaowei Kang, Wen ZhangCapital Normal University, New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark
Immersification – a fresh dimension to learning designMany online courses can benefit from immersive technologies to enhance the learning experience. Here Chek Tien Tan and May Lim outline their method for ensuring technology is chosen to support the desired student outcomesChek Tien Tan , May LimSingapore Institute of Technology
Instant messaging for improving instructor feedback in distance learning One of the biggest challenges to online learning is lack of immediate instructor feedback, Justin Fendos’ research revealed. So his team trialled instant messaging to enable prompt responses Justin FendosDongseo University
Using virtual reality to create avatar videos for teaching onlineAvatars can be a useful tool when recording lectures and classes for online teaching. Kojiro Yano describes how he uses virtual reality to make recording avatar-led online classes easierKojiro YanoOsaka Institute of Technology
Socio-emotional learning online: boosting student resilience and well-beingThe Covid-19 crisis has led to worsening mental health and increased stress among students. Kathleen Chim talks about how the Open University of Hong Kong has tried to build students’ mental resilience through socio-emotional learning Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan, Kathleen ChimHong Kong Metropolitan University
How I fostered multilingual student discussion in asynchronous online classes Ioannis Gaitanidis explains how designed his asynchronous online teaching to foster the same level of spontaneous student discussion as his in-person classes Ioannis Gaitanidis Chiba University
How Duke Kunshan University transitioned to online learning in two weeks Faced with the rapid spread of Covid-19 on its doorstep, Duke Kunshan University in China decided to move all its teaching online in just two weeks to finish the third term. Here, we look at how this was achieved and the lessons they learned Kevin Guthrie, Catharine Bond Hill, Martin Kurzweil, Cindy LeIthaka S+R , Duke Kunshan University
Remote vs virtual labsThe move to online teaching has led to a huge rise in the use of both remote and virtual laboratories. Here Dr Yeung explains how each works and outlines their strengths and weaknessesYau-Yuen YeungThe Education University of Hong Kong
Improving students' digital literacy for remote learningThe natural tech savviness of Generation Z doesn’t necessarily extend to remote learning tools. Here are three tips from the Open University of Hong Kong to train students to use collaborative working platforms Heidi Cheng, Maurice Choi, Sylvia Sze, Candy Law, Kan Cho, Samuel Hong Hong Kong Metropolitan University
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